Winemaker Notes
From the Gaisböhl (80%) and Nussbien (20%), so from deeper, more clayish soils, and predominantly vinified in large oak casks, the golden-yellow colored 2022 Ruppertsberg Village opens with a deep and spicy/mineral, maybe still a bit more reductive, in any case darker-toned bouquet compared to the Wachenheimer. Very elegant and refined on the palate, this is a medium to full-bodied, lush and intense Riesling trocken with lively, crystalline Buntsandstein acidity and a saline finish. This wine has a remarkably elegant and refined mouthfeel and long-lingering salinity. It's impressive, but it needs a while to open up.
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2022 Riesling Ruppertsberg Village was mainly picked in the Gaisböhl parcels that did not make it into the GG and Nussbien. Lemon peel and flint combine into an enticing, appetizing nose. Some cooling lemon balm hovers. The palate is textured with dense, ripe, juicy apple fruit, edged with lemon pith and gentler yeast. This is lip-smacking and bone-dry, really bright, bracing even. Well done. (Bone-dry)
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
This sunny and relatively dry region served for many years as a German tourist mecca and was associated with low cost, cheerful wines. But since the 1980s, it has gained a reputation as one of Germany’s more innovative regions, which has led to increased international demand.